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misbehave
The teacher told the students not to misbehave during the field trip.
misuse
It's important to read the instructions carefully to avoid misusing the equipment.
outweigh
The benefits of exercising outweigh the risks.
outnumber
In the debate, the supporters outnumbered the opponents.
reconsider
I need to reconsider my decision about the trip.
rethink
After seeing the results, I decided to rethink my strategy for the project.
redevelop
The city plans to redevelop the old park into a modern recreational area.
e-commerce
Many businesses are moving to e-commerce to reach more customers.
undo
I made a mistake in my document, so I pressed the undo button.
prehistoric
Archaeologists study prehistoric tools to learn about early humans.
preview
The movie trailer is a preview of what the film will be like.
postpone
We need to postpone the meeting until next week.
interact
Children love to interact with each other during playtime.
semiconscious
After the accident, he was semiconscious and could barely respond to questions.
former
He is a former president of the country.
overrated
The movie was so overrated; I expected it to be much better.
overleaf
Please see the details overleaf for more information about the project.
overhang
The balcony has a beautiful overhang that provides shade on sunny days.
overshadow by
The small town was overshadowed by the larger city nearby.
overnight
We decided to stay overnight at the hotel.
overstepped the mark
His comments during the meeting really overstepped the mark and offended many people.
underestimated
Many people underestimated her ability to succeed in the competition.
understaffed
The restaurant was understaffed on Friday night, so customers had to wait a long time for their food.
underlying
The underlying cause of the problem is a lack of communication.
undermine
The constant changes in management can undermine employee morale.
underhand
His underhand tactics in the game were not appreciated by the other players.
foresee
She can foresee the challenges we will face in the project.
forecast
The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
upturn
After a long period of struggle, the community finally saw an upturn in its economy.
midway
The park is located midway between the school and the library.
circumference
The circumference of a circle can be calculated using the formula 2πr.
circumstance
Under no circumstances should you open the door to strangers.
circumnavigate
Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
reversal
The company announced a reversal of its decision to lay off employees.
enlarge
I want to enlarge this photo for the exhibition.
empower
The teacher aims to empower her students by encouraging them to express their ideas freely.
enrich
Reading books can enrich your mind.
inward
The door opened inward, allowing us to enter the room.
within
The cat is sleeping within the box.
emitted
The factory emitted smoke into the air.
ejected
The player was ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
converse
They like to converse about their favorite books.
congeal
The jelly will congeal in the refrigerator after a few hours.
contaminate
The factory's waste can contaminate the river.
commiserate
After hearing about her loss, I wanted to commiserate with her and offer my support.
condolence
I sent a card to express my condolences to her family.
promote
The company wants to promote its new product with a big advertisement.
proliferate
The number of smartphones has proliferated in recent years.
procreate
Many species in the animal kingdom procreate during specific seasons.
profit
They hope to profit from their new business idea.
courageous
She was courageous enough to stand up for what she believed in.
durable
This backpack is very durable and can hold a lot of weight.
accessible
The website is designed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
imaginative
Her imaginative ideas helped the team win the competition.
obedient
The dog is very obedient and follows all commands.
absence
Her absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
prestigious
This university is known for its prestigious programs.
misjudged
She misjudged his intentions and thought he was being rude.
endless
The ocean seems endless.
mistrust
The community's mistrust of the new leader made it hard for her to gain support.
incomplete
The puzzle was incomplete because some pieces were missing.
disobey
The child chose to disobey his parents and stayed out late.
unconsious
The patient was unconscious after the accident.
unattractive
The old building was considered unattractive by many people.
unfair
The teacher said it was unfair to give everyone the same grade when some students worked much harder.
bullet-proof
The soldier wore a bullet-proof vest during the mission.
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